Wright State loses to Robert Morris on Senior Day

Raiders clinch share of Horizon League regular-season title despite defeat

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Wright State men's basketball team fell to Robert Morris 81-68 on Senior Day at the Nutter Center. Despite the loss, the Raiders have already clinched a share of the Horizon League regular-season title and need to win one of their last two upcoming games to claim the title outright.

Why it matters

Wright State's loss on Senior Day is a setback, but the team has already secured a share of the Horizon League regular-season title. The outcome highlights the competitive nature of the league and the challenges the Raiders face in closing out the season strong.

The details

The Colonials led throughout the game, expanding their advantage to 39-29 at halftime. Wright State made a late push, cutting the deficit to 57-52 with 7:14 remaining, but Robert Morris pulled away again and never looked back. Darius Livingston led all scorers with 24 points, including six three-pointers, while Michael Cooper scored 19 points for the Raiders.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Wright State's next game will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Purdue Fort Wayne.

The players

Darius Livingston

The leading scorer for Robert Morris, with 24 points and six three-pointers.

Michael Cooper

The top scorer for Wright State, with 19 points.

Wright State Raiders

The men's basketball team that has already clinched a share of the Horizon League regular-season title.

Robert Morris Colonials

The opposing team that defeated Wright State 81-68 on Senior Day.

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What’s next

Wright State's next game will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Purdue Fort Wayne. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

While the loss to Robert Morris is a setback, Wright State has already secured a share of the Horizon League regular-season title. The team will need to regroup and win one of their last two games to claim the title outright, highlighting the competitive nature of the league and the challenges the Raiders face in closing out the season strong.